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PIN CUSHION [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cotton Industry
  • Fabric Nomenclature
CONT

Stage Drapes ... White filled cotton cloth.

CONT

The poly-filled cotton fabric pin cushion is removable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie cotonnière
  • Nomenclature des tissus
OBS

charge : Substance [...] que l'on incorpore à certaines matières (soie, caoutchouc, etc.) pour leur donner plus de poids ou de consistance.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

A small cushion filled with powdered emery. Used for keeping needles bright and clean. May be attached to a pin cushion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
OBS

Le coussinet d'émeri sert à nettoyer les épingles et aiguilles.

Spanish

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